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A deepening geopolitical crisis in the Middle East is posing a significant threat to Kenya’s fragile economic stability, with the World Bank warning that up to 2.4 million additional Kenyans could fall into poverty in 2026. According to the latest assessment, the country’s poverty rate may rise by 2 to 4.5 percentage points, pushing between… [Read More]

Nearly 62,000 people have been displaced across five districts in Somalia since the beginning of 2026 due to worsening drought conditions, according to data from the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The situation highlights a sharp rise in climate-driven displacement, with drought now responsible for three out of every four new displacements in the country,… [Read More]

Evidence Matters is a collaborative learning series hosted by the Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO) at Notre Dame, J-PAL North America, and Carrie S. Cihak. It brings together government leaders, researchers, and community stakeholders to strengthen evidence-informed approaches that promote economic mobility and equity. In March 2026, the series hosted a session titled… [Read More]

Across Somalia, a worsening hunger crisis is unfolding as prolonged drought continues to devastate communities, destroy livelihoods, and force large-scale displacement. The failed September Deyr rains have further deepened the climate emergency, leading to repeated harvest failures and widespread loss of livestock, which many families depend on for survival. So far this year, more than… [Read More]

On International Girls in ICT Day, two Ugandan students, Victoria Komukyeya and Patience Akongo, shared how the African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) is transforming their lives by equipping young women with essential digital skills and confidence to enter the technology sector. Supported by UN Women in partnership with the African Union Commission and the… [Read More]

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a loan of up to EGP 250 million (€4.4 million) to Fawry MSME Finance to support youth-led and youth-owned micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Egypt. The financing will be directed toward businesses run or majority owned by entrepreneurs under the age of 35,… [Read More]

The Western Australian Government has announced an additional $339.9 million investment to strengthen road safety across the state through infrastructure upgrades, enforcement measures and education programs. The funding, included in the WA State Budget 2026–27, will be delivered over the period from 2025–26 to 2029–30 and is fully supported by the Road Trauma Trust Account,… [Read More]

Kitabisa and Bakti Barito Foundation have announced a strategic partnership in Jakarta to establish an endowment fund targeting more than Rp13 billion in social investment. The initiative, unveiled on 24 April 2026, is designed to strengthen climate education in Indonesia through the expansion of the “Green Guardians” programme, which aims to equip students with practical… [Read More]

Centre Gives returns on May 6 and 7, bringing together communities across Centre County, Pennsylvania, for a 36-hour online giving event that supports more than 230 local nonprofits. Residents from areas including State College, Bellefonte, Philipsburg, Penns Valley, and Bald Eagle are encouraged to contribute through CentreGives.org, helping organizations that work across key sectors such… [Read More]

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has issued operational guidelines for the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (FoF 2.0), with a corpus of Rs. 10,000 crore (US$ 1.08 billion). The framework is designed to streamline how capital is deployed, governed, and monitored, with… [Read More]

Amazon India has announced a fresh investment of ₹2,800 crore (approximately $300 million) to strengthen its logistics infrastructure and operational capabilities across the country. This move is part of the company’s broader long-term commitment to invest $35 billion in India by 2030, reflecting its continued focus on expanding both e-commerce and delivery capabilities in one… [Read More]

QuoIntelligence has raised €7.3 million in Series A funding led by Elevator Ventures, the venture capital arm of Raiffeisen Bank International, with BMH as co-lead. Existing investor eCAPITAL Entrepreneurial Partners, which led the company’s €5 million seed round in 2023, also participated in this latest investment alongside Mercurius Private Equity. The funding reflects growing investor… [Read More]

Non-profit organizations today operate in an increasingly competitive environment where they must capture public attention, build trust, and drive donations with limited resources. Effective marketing strategies have therefore become essential for strengthening engagement, expanding outreach, and sustaining long-term support for their missions. This context highlights the importance of learning from real-world case studies that demonstrate… [Read More]

Tech startups today operate in an increasingly competitive funding environment, where securing investment has become a major challenge. With nearly 60% of tech startups struggling to raise funds, founders are often required to go beyond traditional pitching methods and demonstrate clear, data-backed evidence of growth, market fit, and scalability. In this context, data-driven innovation has… [Read More]

Romania’s capital Bucharest is set to receive a loan tranche of almost €266 million from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to modernise its urban tram network, marking a major step toward improving sustainable public transport in the city. The financing will support the renovation of around 50 kilometres of tram tracks, the introduction of new… [Read More]

At Hannover Messe, the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group announced more than €2.4 billion in new financing aimed at strengthening Europe’s energy resilience and advancing cutting-edge innovation. The operations, backed by the InvestEU programme, focus on boosting energy security, modernising power grids, and accelerating investment in strategic technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and… [Read More]

A new project aimed at improving access to quality healthcare in Chernobyl-affected areas of Belarus was presented at the Sustainable Development Council. The initiative is implemented by UNDP in partnership with the Ministry of Health and funded by China’s Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund under the Global Development Initiative, marking a continued shift toward… [Read More]

In 2026, the world marks 40 years since the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant accident, and new ecological restoration efforts are increasingly focusing on managing natural ecosystems, reducing climate risks, and rebuilding environmental balance in affected territories. A major priority in this process is the restoration of degraded peatlands and drained wetlands, which play a vital… [Read More]

ASEAN Member States (AMS) will convene virtually for a two-day ASEAN Climate Week in Manila, Philippines, on 29–30 April 2026 to strengthen regional cooperation on climate finance and improve how countries integrate climate risks into national economic planning. The initiative is led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with the Philippine Department… [Read More]

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), UN Women, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) convened a roundtable in Tripoli titled “Amplifying Women’s Priorities within the Structured Dialogue” to mark National Libyan Women’s Day. The event brought together members of the Libyan Women Caucus, municipal representatives, civil society actors, and international partners to… [Read More]

The workshop was held under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) Fund Joint Programme titled “Bridging the Digital Divide in the Healthcare System of the Kyrgyz Republic.” It focused on strengthening inter-agency coordination and building a unified national approach to digital transformation, with an emphasis on developing an integrated GovTech ecosystem and improving… [Read More]

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Government of Catalonia have signed a €300 million loan to support the extension of Barcelona’s suburban Line 8, operated by Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC). The investment will finance the construction of a four-kilometre tunnel linking Plaça d’Espanya and Gràcia stations, improving rail connectivity across the… [Read More]

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to provide a €250 million loan to Finnish company KONE to support research, development, and innovation in next-generation elevators, escalators, and smart people-flow technologies. The financing will help advance digital and energy-efficient solutions designed to improve mobility within modern buildings and urban environments. The funding will support KONE’s… [Read More]